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Computer Gaming, PCs, Consoles in Derby, Derbyshire*

Derby, Derbyshire Computer & PC Games Shops, Internet, LAN Game Cafes, LAN Party Hookups, Wifi Meets, DS Meets, PSP Meets

Computer and Games Shops

• Game, Gamestation, Computer Mania, Forbidden Planet.
• Forbidden Planet, Albert St, cheapest 2nd hand games for PS2 & Xbox, also Game & Gamestation in city centre.
• Just the usual chains really; gamestation, forbidden plantet international, warhammer etc. Nothing special
• game gamestation hmv
• forbidden planet
• Ok, heres a quick rundown of the computer shops in Derby (Im a techy, I know these things, right!!!!) Potts, Babington Lane, been there FOREVER, they sell good 2nd user pc's, monitors etc. The staff are friendly and knowledgable (and the blonde lady behind the counter has a wiiiiiiiiiicked smile :op)Avoid I.P.S on Babington Lane, everything is overpriced,the staff are as miserable as sin and who look down their noses at you like you're some kinda idiot. Time(I think its called that) have just opened a new shop in the Eagle Centre, good selection of everything pc related. Maplins on East Street (bus station end) have a good selection and some cooool bargains (m8 just bought dvd burner for £50 oem :o))S.O.S on Surrey Street, off Ashbourne Road is small, dont carry much stock but stuff can be ordered and its there when they say it will be.Theres a pc shop just past Zanzibar (cant remember the name) with too many salesmen types working there (ya know the type, clean shirts, tie etc) so steer clear. Theres also the obligatory PC World but everyone knows they are chokka with overpriced stuff so avoid like the plague.Also check the local press for the computer fairs at Pride Park Stadium and Moorways leisure centre in Allenton, always cheap goodies to be had.Until recently there was a good small pc shop in Abbey Street but its now closed due to "unforseen circumstances" (did you leave anything behind guys???) so dont go looking. P.S, why arent more training providers in Derby offering the CompTIA Network+ course?? only Pitman Training on Macklin Street are offering it at the moment :o(...seeya
• another world
• Games Workshop, Sadler Gate Another World, Main Centre (but will be moving soon when Main Centre is razed)
• gamestation in east street is quite good. another world is as well.
• If you still want SNES games (mario kart anyone) then check out Another World opposite Wilko's, they had a big selection last time I went in.
• urmm.....virgin and hmv sell games
• There is also a Laser Quest like thing called Megazone at the Willows Sports Centre. 1 Willow Row. 01332 204004
• Games Workshop in Sadlergate. For computer games go to Future Zone in St.Peter's Street, Computermania in Main Centre, or Game in Victoria/East (can never remember which one is which:)) Street.

LAN Parties, Tournaments, LAN Game Cafes, WiFi Meets, PSP/DS Meets

• Grand Central Gaming, Suite 1a North Mill, Belper, Derbyshire. (01773) 881222. Gaming and internet facilities, fun and friendly, open 7 days a week
• Go to the library & use t'internet for free, no charge to be a member as far as I know .. libraries are dotted all over the city, main one is on Wardwick in town.
• LANSPORT - new internet gaming/surfing facility in Derby. Address: 4-6 Agard Street, Derby. Tel: 01332 344177. 16 PCs and 2 X-Boxes all internet linked (via broadband). Very good rates. Offers for new members. Special discount days. All latest games and mods. Come see us and get blasting !!

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Last updated: 2008-01-02